Great Conversations is a podcast from Intogreat, a gym for the mind for people who are coping on the outside but feel a little disconnected on the inside.
It’s a space for real stories about life, change, and finding your way back to yourself. Through honest, relatable conversations, members of the Intogreat community share their insights and wisdom about how they are building a life that is authentic and affirming. We hope that, as you listen, you feel seen, less alone, and are reminded that small shifts can make a real difference.
Curious to find out more? Go to www.transformintogreat.net
How to Stop Seeking Validation & Start Empowering Yourself with Neelu Agarwal
What does it really take to move from self-doubt to self-respect? And how do you build a life and career rooted in purpose, power, and inner peace?
In this inspiring episode, Nicola O’Donoghue sits with Neelu Agarwal, Head of Belonging, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Neelu opens up about her journey from growing up with feelings of inferiority to becoming a powerful leader who champions authenticity, vulnerability, and growth in herself and others. You’ll hear:
- Why Neelu’s core values are the foundation for a fulfilling life across work, family, and self.
- How she shifted from seeking external validation to building self-trust and self-respect.
- The impact of postnatal depression and how it became a catalyst for rediscovering her ambition and identity.
- The power of tiny steps, personal accountability, and redefining leadership through compassion and imperfection.
Whether you're navigating your own identity, leadership journey, or just looking to feel less alone in your struggles, this episode offers a grounded and empowering path forward.
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8 May 2025
The Confidence Code: Caroline Brewer’s Neuroscience-Based Formula for Living Without Regret
What if your biggest fear wasn’t failure, but regret?
In this episode, Nicola O’Donoghue sits down with Caroline Brewer, the CEO of Brain Powered Coaching, who left a successful 18-year career in banking to follow a deeper purpose: transforming over 1 million lives through neuroscience and confidence coaching.
Caroline opens up about:
Her leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
How to listen to the inner voice that says, “There’s more for you.”
Her SHARE Model for authentic confidence (without coming across as arrogant)
The 5 A’s that anyone can use to build confidence.
Why action is the key to growth and how to acknowledge your progress.
This isn’t about “fake it till you make it.” It’s about being unapologetically yourself, trusting your instincts, and building confidence from the inside out.
Whether you’re navigating imposter syndrome, craving more purpose, or just tired of holding yourself back, this episode is your sign to start now.
You can also purchase Caroline's book, Confident, (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Caroline-Brewin/dp/1836151403/ref=sr_1_4?crid=39T2GE8D90TDZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AyH2WTLvOl7ognwSYzWt6cOdT_4uZj02cgWcaOU4KpIcIewBiAs5_y11r4Zj-6vNkX0OUlIvUGMySoVM6nBVGReEOVyXIGKXyUaZi0Ovq2PlqRSm1Li3uMVGkWjOKiH0rD39QV8wGFFlwNljQJi8zJFrDHL_sKLJuzagAgmZnXYLq-bD4Gkz6K1NP1EBYlrRfxoUVh5pkb_mCezKWn3-1PyNuZplRJrGw-flovPqOgIn3hAbZWwMTCgzj5P8WQQn8yGvY46iKzhlLrPj-YDfmQNi-k2LK4MMbL84BesmMA0.MS5AMNEd3x-0xIZlGB9zjlq3GaZDNHhGgILZgCaGgdc&dib_tag=se&keywords=confident&qid=1744646844&sprefix=confident%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-4) for more tips on how to build confidence in your life:
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24 Apr 2025
Sam Payne: Breaking the Silence on Early Pregnancy Loss
Trigger Warning: This episode contains a deeply emotional and explicit conversation around early pregnancy loss. Please listen with care.
What does it take to lead with courage, challenge societal norms, and still stay grounded in compassion? In this raw and powerful episode, Sam Payne, Co-Founder of Pink Elephants, opens up about what it means to be a fearless leader, grief advocate, and change-maker in women’s health.
Sam shares her evolution from embracing change and taking bold action to building a charity that is shifting how society talks about and supports early pregnancy loss. With honesty and insight, she explains the grief no one talks about, how we can better support loved ones through early pregnancy loss, and why Western culture is so ill-equipped to handle loss.
This is a conversation about grief, compassion, the power of community, and a reminder that you're not alone. And is for anyone who has experienced early pregnancy loss, loves someone who has, or wants to better understand the emotional realities of miscarriage.
Pink Elephants: https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
For miscarriage support in the UK:
Tommy's: https://www.tommys.org/
Misccariage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Cradle: https://cradlecharity.org/
Great Conversations is sponsored by Intogreat (http://www.intogreat.net) — the personalised well-being platform helping ambitious women reduce stress, build resilience, and thrive on their own terms.
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Ashwini Anburajan on Diversifying Entrepreneurialism
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[…] Where we're saying like, you know, you're smart enough because you can read and write and do your research and learn about something and you're rational and you can make a decision on whether you want to invest or not. Whereas in the United States, like that's not the requirements to invest in private markets. The requirements to invest in private markets are you have to make a certain amount of income to be able to invest in a private market. And the government's argument is that that is your ability to sustain risk. Whereas I would argue it's actually more of your ability, like your ability to stay in risk is your ability to like read and educate yourself. […]
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